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W-4 – Redwood<\/h2>\n

Last Updated: 04\/16\/2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Navigation path: Me \u2192 Quick Actions \u2192 Show More \u2192 Pay \u2192 Tax Withholding OR Me \u2192 Pay\u00a0 \u2192 Tax Withholding tile<\/span><\/p>\n

From the home screen: click on the \u201cMe\u201d tab to see all Employee Self-Service applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click on the \u201cShow More\u201d icon listed under \u201cQuick Actions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Locate the \u201cPay\u201d section and select \u201cTax Withholding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click the pencil icon to view or make changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check the agreement box at the end of the form.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click “Submit.”<\/p>\n

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Add or Update the W-4MN\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Select the \u201cRegional\u201d tab.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To add a new W-4 click the \u201cAdd\u201d button.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fill out the first two fields. <\/span>Under \u201cWhen does this change start?\u201d specify when the new W-4 should take effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Under \u201cWhat do you want to add?\u201d click \u201cState Taxes\u201d on the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Under \u201cState,\u201d specify the state tax form you are adding.<\/span><\/p>\n

The dropdown menu for States is a combined menu and search field. Type \u201cMN\u201d into the search field and then click on it. DO NOT select any state other than MN unless you have had a conversation with the Payroll office.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Complete the newly added fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specify your \u201cFiling Status\u201d (i.e., single, married, married, and withholding at a higher single rate, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specify the number of allowances that you will claim. <\/span>Allowances can vary significantly depending on the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If applicable, specify an \u201cAdditional Tax Amount\u201d that you\u2019d like to have taken out of each paycheck. If you do not want an additional amount taken out, leave these fields blank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check the \u201cI Agree\u201d box to indicate your agreement with the statement, \u201cUnder penalties of perjury, I declare\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Note: Tax forms vary from person to person, so that field choices will change depending on your tax situation.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your new tax form will appear on the \u201cRegional\u201d tab of the \u201cTax Withholding\u201d screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Update an Existing W-4<\/h3>\n

Go to the \u201cTax Withholding\u201d screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Locate the form you want to change by selecting the appropriate tab. You can change Federal or Regional (State Taxes).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click the \u201cPencil\u201d icon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On the next screen, make the necessary changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Under \u201cWhen does this change start?\u201d specify when the change to your tax form should become effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specify your Filing Status (i.e., single, married, married, and withholding at a higher single rate, etc.). Items in Step 2 or 3 are optional, you or your tax professional will need to know if these are required for your withholding needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If applicable, specify an \u201cExtra Withholding\u201d that you would like to have taken out of each paycheck. If you do not want any additional amount taken out, you can leave this field blank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check the \u201cI Agree\u201d box to indicate your agreement with the statement, \u201cUnder penalties of perjury, I declare\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click \u201cSubmit.\u201d Your edited tax form will be reflected on the Tax Withholding screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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